This photograph is very similar to another one of Dean S. Bedilion that appeared in "Effects of Former Film Couple Spur Bids at Sale," Los Angeles Times, 09 Aug 1935: A1. In the newspaper photograph Bedilion holds dishes instead of a chair.
Mrs. Elizabeth Styblik standing next to a table with a silverware collection display, in her hand are silver forks. A chair and drawer chest are on the right of the table. This photo was most likely taken at the public auction ordered by Ben H. Brown, public administrator, held at the Public Administrator's Store-Room at 220 Market Street, Los Angeles.
Related to the Los Angeles Times article, "Riches Sold For Charity; Castle Kalmia's Art on Block; Mrs. Hersee Carson, Widow of Inventor, to Devote Proceeds to Welfare," May 7, 1935.
Hersee Moody Carson next to a Vicente Palmaroli y González portrait painting of a woman standing on a terrace overlooking the sea, following the auction of art and decorative arts in her home, Castle Kalmia (at 1486 N. Sweetzer Ave. above Sunset Blvd.). Mrs. Carson was the widow of George Campbell Carson a prospector and inventor. The painting was awarded a medal at the Exposition Universal in Paris in 1867.
Related to the Los Angeles Times article, "Riches Sold For Charity; Castle Kalmia's Art on Block; Mrs. Hersee Carson, Widow of Inventor, to Devote Proceeds to Welfare," May 7, 1935.